Research Framework

Taejae Future Consensus Institute

Digital Transformation and Social Change Team

Digital technologies fundamentally transform access to information, leading to restructuring of power dynamics. As AI-centered power shifts occur, communities undergo rapid changes, and demands for safe technology ecosystems grow. In this context, our Digital Transformation and Social Change Team aims to:

Our Core Research Focus

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    Examine social changes resulting from digital transitions

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    Establish governance plans for the safe use of digital technologies

Our execution strategy follows three phases: developing plans for a healthy and safe digital future through collaborative research with global experts; experimental validation using advanced systems to gather collective intelligence from AI-human wisdom for decision-making; and establishing practical governance through expert networks and real-time decision-making systems with global enforcement capabilities.

Execution Strategy Phases

1
Research & Planning

Developing plans for a healthy and safe digital future through collaborative research with global experts

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Experimental Validation

Testing through advanced systems to gather collective intelligence from AI-human wisdom for decision-making

3
Practical Governance

Establishing governance through expert networks and real-time decision-making systems with global enforcement capabilities

Research Frameworks

Digital Transformation and Social Change

How do digital technologies transform society, and how can we address the resulting challenges? This framework identifies five distinct ages in the evolution of decision-making processes, examining how the balance between technology-driven and human-driven aspects has shifted over time.

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Superwork

How is AI transforming the nature of work, and what does the future of human-AI collaboration look like? This framework examines how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing work across industries, creating a new paradigm where human potential is amplified through AI collaboration, redefining value creation and the very essence of work itself.

Digital Governance Framework

How can we design effective governance systems for the digital era, particularly for AI safety and international cooperation? This framework focuses on developing effective governance systems for the digital era, utilizing real-time expert-based decision making systems to address the challenges of rapid technological change.

Safe and Inclusive Transition Index (SITI)

How can we measure and track progress toward equitable and secure digital transformation? SITI provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating digital transformation quality across five key dimensions: Safety & Security, Inclusivity & Access, Governance & Ethics, Economic Impact, and Social Cohesion.

경제학의 근본 원리

희소성, 기회비용, 그리고 경제의 세 가지 기본 질문을 통해 경제학의 핵심 개념을 탐구합니다. 아담 스미스, 폴 새뮤얼슨, 프리드리히 폰 비저 등 주요 학자들의 기여를 분석하고, AI 시대의 새로운 경제적 함의를 검토하는 발표 자료입니다.

AI 시대 새로운 경제 질서

제2의 기계 시대를 중심으로 AI와 디지털 기술이 추동하는 새로운 경제 질서를 심층 분석합니다. 풍요와 격차의 이중주, 플랫폼 자본주의, 감시 자본주의, 승자독식 경제의 메커니즘과 이에 대한 정책적 대응 방안을 종합적으로 탐구합니다.

Generative AI Use among College Students

How do college students in South Korea use generative AI tools in academic and everyday contexts? This empirical study examines usage patterns, perceived benefits, and institutional support among 191 students, revealing significant gaps in educational support for effective and responsible AI use.

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